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Elavenil Valarivan clinches second silver at Asian Games 2026 after thrilling final
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🗓 21 Sep 2026, 06:02 AM
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India’s Elavenil Valarivan secured her second silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games, describing the final as a nail‑biting contest.
Elavenil Valarivan added another silver medal to her Asian Games tally on Saturday, finishing second in the women's shooting event at the 2026 Games. The 27‑year‑old athlete posted a video reaction in which she praised the intensity of the competition and thanked her coaches for their support.
The final round saw Valarivan and her rival exchange leads several times, with the decisive shot coming in the last series. Despite a strong performance, Valarivan fell short of the gold by a narrow margin, prompting her to describe the bout as “thrilling and nerve‑wracking.”
India’s contingent celebrated the achievement, noting that Valarivan’s consistency adds depth to the country's shooting squad ahead of upcoming world championships. The athlete’s remarks highlighted her focus on learning from the experience and aiming for gold in future events.
The final round saw Valarivan and her rival exchange leads several times, with the decisive shot coming in the last series. Despite a strong performance, Valarivan fell short of the gold by a narrow margin, prompting her to describe the bout as “thrilling and nerve‑wracking.”
India’s contingent celebrated the achievement, noting that Valarivan’s consistency adds depth to the country's shooting squad ahead of upcoming world championships. The athlete’s remarks highlighted her focus on learning from the experience and aiming for gold in future events.